Travel
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Stunning Swedish Summer Sunset In The Stockholm Archipelagos
I have been dreaming of Swedish summers and Swedish cottages with floral wallpaper for years, as well as long long evenings, and I am happy to say, this dream did not disappoint. Sweden is fantastic, and I can't wait to visit again, maybe heading further north next time, and certainly enjoying more of that endless…
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A Visit To Sandhamn Island In The Stockholm Archipelagos
During our stay in Ramsdalen in the archipelagos of Stockholm, we of course wanted to experience the kind of Swedish summer island life that means taking a ferry to the island, so we chose to visit the island of Sandhamn via a ferry from the port of Stavnas. As it turns out there are no…
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Såpnejlika Soapwort Flowers Bloom In Varmdo Sweden
One of the many delights of our travels in Sweden were all the lovely flowers in bloom and especially many that were new to me. Suddenly all the Swedish flower prints and wallpaper that i love made sense! So of course I have many many photographs of all the lovely flowers in bloom that I…
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A Refreshing Summer Swim In Varmdo, Sweden
This past July my husband, teen daughter and I were blessed with the opportunity to spend 2.5 weeks in Sweden, something I've beed dreaming of for years! As it turns out, this "lay over" on our way to the USA made my ticket even less expensive than the tickets of my boys, who joined us…
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Ten Things To Do In The Hamptons With Kids
It is true, beach season isn't for another six months, but I encourage you to start thinking about your summer vacation plans now, when most properties have not yet been booked! Yes indeed, now is time to find the vacation rental that suits you perfectly rather than having to choose from what is available by…
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Top Kiev Spot: Zamkova Hora, Castle Hill With An Amazing View
Isn't this view wonderful? I just loved Kiev and since we were only there on an introductory visit I can't wait to go back and explore! Fortunately as we walked up Andrew's Descent in Podil I remembered something about some stairs, so when I saw them I knew we just had to make the climb,…
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Top Kiev Spot: The Colorful Architecture Of Podil
If you ever decide to visit Kiev, and I hope to go again in the not too distant future, do spend some time exploring the Podil neighborhood, as it is truly delightful! I just love the colorful stucco buildings, the street cars, the street art and a feeling that didn't remind me of anywhere else…
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Jewish Stained Glass Windows Celebrate Triumph Over Tragedy
These beautiful and very modern stained glass windows are located in the Podil Synagogue in Kiev, Ukraine. They are colorful and graphic and I do wish I could get a breakdown of all the elements and their meaning, as there was certaily a great deal of thought and effort put into their design. One of…
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The Motherland Monument In Kyiv, Ukraine
During our short stay in Kiev, or Kyiv, Ukraine, one of my favorite locations was the site of the Motherland Monument, which is part of the World War 2 Museum, and overlooks the Dnieper River. The monument is stunning, and the view of Kiev and the river are lovely. Truly at the top of my…
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Very Early Spring In Uman, Ukraine
I am still sharing with you photos from our Passover trip to the Ukraine, which is fortunate as I've been so busy with graphic design work that I have not had even a moment to craft, though I am dreaming of it! On our adventures in the Ukraine our home base was Uman, not the…
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A Visit To The Odessa Ferris Wheel And A View Of The Black Sea
If you find yourself in Odessa, with kids in tow, or maybe those who prefer amusement parks to museums, why not pop on over to the little amusement park and take a rid on the ferris wheel? I of course did check it out before allowing my loved ones to consider climbing aboard, and it…
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Stunning 19th Century Architecture In Odessa, And Tourist Information!
If you love architecture, and especially historic architecture, a visit to Odessa, Ukraine should certainly be on your bucket list if you are ever in that part of the world! On our Passover trip to the Ukraine we took a day trip to Odessa, and I can't wait to go back, next time with a…